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Extended Mag (DMR, SR) |
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Extended QuickDraw Mag (DMR, SR) |
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QuickDraw Mag (DMR, SR) |
VSS Vintorez
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The VSS Vintorez (Vintovka Snayperskaya Spetsialnaya) is a special sniper/DMR-type suppressed weapon in BATTLEGROUNDS. Chambered for a proprietary 9x39mm subsonic cartridge (the in-game version using common 9mm ammo) and used primarily by Spetsnaz forces for clandestine operations, in BATTLEGROUNDS it proves to be a stealthy killer against targets of opportunity.
This weapon was introduced in the Early Access Month 2 Update of 2017, appearing as a crate-exclusive weapon until the July 2017 patch, whereupon it become a very rare world spawn.
Summary
The VSS Vintorez is a rarely spawning weapon shooting common 9mm ammo in both single and fully automatic firing modes. It deals very low damage compared to other sniper rifles, but because of the integrated suppressor, muzzle report is significantly reduced, while the subsonic ammo causes its bullets to make a quiet whizzing noise rather than a supersonic crack, making it extremely difficult to locate the shooter. Because of the use of subsonic ammo, the weapon has a very low muzzle velocity at 330 m/s, compared to the Mini-14 at 990 m/s, making long distance shots and shots against moving targets difficult.
Its maximum effective range is 400m with most efficient performance at 200m - users must still keep in mind that at this range, it will take an approximate two thirds of a second to travel to its target. While its subsonic ammo has low velocity and high drop, the rangefinder of the integrated scope allows for precision shots as it has distance markings for both standing and crouching targets. Once the distance between the user and the target has been found, the scope's chevrons can then be used to compensate for bullet drop, with the center chevron representing 100 meters, and the following chevrons increasing by 100m each. Despite the poor damage, the VSS can prove very useful in the end-game because of closer ranges, particularly with an extended magazine, coupled with the most effective suppressor in the game, making detection very difficult even during close quarters combat.
The VSS is currently the only ranged weapon to not feature any damage drop-off whatsoever, meaning that maximum damage is dealt even at distances far beyond that of the scope's rangefinder markings.
| “ | The VSS is a suppressed sniper rifle that uses a heavy subsonic 9mm cartridge. | ” |
| ~ In-game description |
Update history
Update #60 (Season 15 - Update 15.2)
- You can attach a Canted Sight on the VSS.
Update #51 (Season 11 - Update 11.1)
- Increased damage by +2. (41 → 43)
- Slightly increased the damage of the VSS.
Early Access (Month 4 Update) - v2.2.18
- Decreased the reload time of the VSS.
Early Access (Month 3 Update) - v2.4.13.7
- VSS will no longer be found in Care Packages. It will remain to be spawned in the map.
Pre-release
- Added a new sniper, the VSS.
- A suppressed sniper rifle with permanent 4X scope & chambered for 9mm ammo.
- This new weapon can be found in care packages & as a very rare loot spawn.
Attachments
The following are attachable to this firearm:
| Image | Name |
|---|---|
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Cheek Pad (DMR, SR) |
The following are all attachments available for this weapon. They are sorted alphabetically with no regard to the attachment point utilized.
| Image | Name |
|---|---|
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Cheek Pad (DMR, SR) |
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Extended Mag (DMR, SR) |
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Extended QuickDraw Mag (DMR, SR) |
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QuickDraw Mag (DMR, SR) |
Trivia
- The VSS is based on the real weapon of the same name.
Weapon audio
| Audio Type | Firing Mode | Track preview |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Single fire VSS (Rain) | |
| Normal | Full-auto VSS (Rain) |
Media
Gallery
In-game
UI icon
Announcement post
A decked out VSS.
Reticle of the integrated PSO-1 scope.
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